--- title: "Underground Ordinance pre-desk studies for England Ecosystem Survey 2025 Sample" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c569f32-a08a-4fd5-a734-d6dacf212c7f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c569f32-a08a-4fd5-a734-d6dacf212c7f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c569f32-a08a-4fd5-a734-d6dacf212c7f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c569f32-a08a-4fd5-a734-d6dacf212c7f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-12-24" --- # Underground Ordinance pre-desk studies for England Ecosystem Survey 2025 Sample Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c569f32-a08a-4fd5-a734-d6dacf212c7f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c569f32-a08a-4fd5-a734-d6dacf212c7f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c569f32-a08a-4fd5-a734-d6dacf212c7f.json) ## Summary Natural England has completed the procurement process for "Underground Ordinance pre-desk studies for England Ecosystem Survey 2025 Sample" under an open procedure (below threshold). The project, classified under health and safety services and environmental services, involves conducting 500 pre-desk unexploded ordinance (UXO) searches across specified sites in England, with the potential addition of 100 more studies. Additionally, up to 15 days of UXO engineer watching brief time may be commissioned as required. This contract, valued at £45,000, spans from 16th December 2024 to 28th March 2025. The supplier, Zetica Limited, was awarded the contract on 12th December 2024. The project sites are primarily located within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender opens various opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in health and safety, environmental services, and UXO searches. Businesses with experience in conducting pre-desk studies and capable of providing on-site safety precaution measures could benefit significantly from this contract. The expertise required makes it an attractive opportunity for firms aiming to expand their portfolio by contributing to crucial environmental assessment and safety initiatives spearheaded by a recognised authority like Natural England. ## Notice The overall aim of the contract is to deliver 500 pre-desk unexploded ordinance searches. The supplier shall carry out a pre-desk study UXO searches across England Ecosystem Survey sites. The sites are located within 1 km2 squares, called monads. Natural England reserve the right to commission an additional 100 pre-desk studies, 600 in total, via a contract variation. The supplier may be required to provide an unexploded ordinance engineer watching brief on selected surveys sites where this has been recommended as a safety precaution. Natural England may commission up to 15 days UXO engineer watching brief time as required between the contract start date and 28th March 2025, but reserve the right to commission fewer. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on Friday 29th November. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0977403a-e04a-442f-b208-744a36396f34 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £12,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | WORTHING | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN11 1LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Worthing | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Worthing West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ZETICA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 24 Dec 2024 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0977403a-e04a-442f-b208-744a36396f34 - 22 Nov 2024 at 11:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff922813-acff-4557-b15a-7da011ce01b6 - 11 Nov 2024 at 14:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff922813-acff-4557-b15a-7da011ce01b6 - 8 Nov 2024 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff922813-acff-4557-b15a-7da011ce01b6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0977403a-e04a-442f-b208-744a36396f34 24th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff922813-acff-4557-b15a-7da011ce01b6 22nd November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9710ec6f-075b-431c-b269-4a1d1b1a7e91 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f45998e-8c97-4937-872c-62607746da75 T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b609b185-28dd-412d-829d-54bf2ef3c843 Response template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f01d1c8b-8594-43c6-a29e-cde0c7ac5e9b RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/423d2653-b381-4817-bc0f-7b8763d4b187 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d70bf3d-ad6d-4d32-a371-f0d38d715227 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a0b52f46-2a94-4edc-b50d-9fff9c6b271e Redacted Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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